Draft BIP: Well-Known Bitcoin Identity Endpoint

This initiative seeks to leverage a simple, HTTPS-based protocol for the discovery and retrieval of payment and contact information associated with Lightning Addresses. By doing so, it not only facilitates smoother transactions but also broadens the scope to encompass various payment types and identity metadata beyond the current capabilities.

AvivB has outlined this concept in a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), which is accessible for review and feedback. The essence of this proposal is to generalize the method employed by Lightning Address, thereby extending its utility and applicability within the digital currency realm. This approach underscores the potential for improving user interactions with blockchain technology, particularly in how users execute transactions and access essential information.

For those interested in exploring the specifics of this proposal or contributing to its refinement, the draft BIP is available here. This document serves as a foundational step towards realizing a more integrated and user-friendly infrastructure for Bitcoin payments, highlighting an ongoing commitment to innovation within the cryptocurrency community.